In order to properly license a remix, you need to obtain permission from both the songwriter (or music publisher) and the artist (or record label). There is no compulsory license for a remix, and obtaining a proper license will secure the payment of the royalties to the original artists and songwriter(s). Typically,
How can I get a proper license for a remixed song?
Via the record label and publishing company of the original recording/song. This is the most recommended way, and most companies have a process in place for such licensing:
Labels will obtain permission from the respective labels and publishers in order to create the remix/mashup (the DSPs do not have the authority to obtain this permission).
Once the labels obtain the necessary permissions for the remix/mashup, they can distribute through DSPs (the DSPs will obtain the mechanical license).
Generally, DSPs will acquire mechanical licenses for the content distributed to their platforms. Therefore, remixers only need to obtain permission from the record label to remix the master recording.
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